# Geology (GEOL) courses

Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://mc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/48441/48769/49120/49121/49709

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### GEOL 1 — Introduction to Physical Geology

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **C-ID:** GEOL 101
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/geol.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A, 5C;

Survey of materials and structures comprising the outer portion of the earth, and geologic processes responsible for sculpturing the earth: Plate tectonics and mountain building; formation of minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; deformation of rocks by folding and faulting; and erosion of the land surface. Two one-day field trips required.

### GEOL 21 — Bay Area Field Studies

- **Units:** 1-2
- **Hours:** 1 - 2 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

In-the-field introduction to the richness of the geologic environment: Emphasis on the basic geologic processes that shape the earth’s surface.